Mina looked at Viran sadly with a faint nod at Rikelis after hearing the story of Viran's grandfather.
It was a truly sad tale, so much so that Mina understood it immediately, unlike normally.
She was happy the Valkorian could be cheerful in this situation, it would help lift Viran's spirit.

She looked at Rikelis when he asked her about her relationship with Viran. Again that word, "mate", she still couldn't pinpoint where she had heard it.
After a moment though, the thought came to her and her normally pale cheeks became a tad rosy. They meant partner, of course! How could she have forgotten that word.
She was about to answer the Valkorian and explain Viran wasn't her mate, when he was approached by another Valkorian.
She simply nodded when Rikelis spoke to her again, a bit flustered, but too embarrassed to explain the situation for now.
'Thank you...' she murmured and moved toward Viran hastily.